Wet rooms in Balerno

Postcode districts: EH14, EH27, EH28
Nearby: Currie, Colinton and Penicuik
Guide price: £5,800–£11,500
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Soft across most of Edinburgh
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a wet room cost in Balerno?

As a guide, budget £5,800 to £11,500 including VAT for a wet room in Balerno; your written quote will pin it down. Labour costs in Scotland put local prices at about 4% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Compact

£4,300–£6,700

Under about 4 m²

Typical

Signature

£6,700–£11,500

Frameless screen, thermostatic shower

Large or luxury

£11,500–£17,250

Concealed valves, feature lighting

Guide prices for Balerno including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Balerno

We work right across Balerno — EH14, EH27 and EH28 — and in neighbouring Currie and Colinton.

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Balerno: free survey, written quote, one team. In a compact Balerno bathroom, a wet room frees the space a tray and enclosure would take, but expect the whole floor to get wet. If your Balerno bathroom is upstairs on timber joists, we check their size and direction before planning the wet room floor.

Most of Edinburgh is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Balerno, limescale on shower glass and heads builds up slowly and a squeegee after use is usually enough. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Strip-out, waste removal, a final flow test to the drain and handover
Floor strengthening or a ply overlay on timber floors so the surface does not flex
A pre-formed floor former with a linear or centre drain, or a screed laid to fall
Extractor fan and lighting by a qualified electrician, tested and certified, with underfloor heating if you choose it

Decisions to make first

Linear or centre drain

A linear drain along one wall lets the floor fall in a single direction, so large tiles can be laid without awkward cuts. A centre drain needs a four-way fall and suits smaller tiles or mosaic.

Screen size

A screen of 1200 mm or more keeps spray off the rest of the room in most layouts. In a very small wet room, expect the whole floor to get wet.

Rules that apply in Scotland

In Scotland, a wet room that alters the drainage, involves structural work to the floor or forms a new bathroom may need a building warrant; a straight refit usually does not. Water fittings must meet the Scottish Water Byelaws 2014.

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Wet rooms in Balerno: questions

How much does a wet room cost in Balerno?

A wet room in Balerno usually costs £5,800–£11,500 including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

Is the home survey in Balerno really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover EH14 in Balerno?

Yes. We cover all of Balerno, including EH14, EH27 and EH28, and nearby Currie, Colinton and Penicuik. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Balerno?

Is a wet room better than a walk-in shower?

A wet room gives a completely level floor and a seamless finish, but costs more because the whole floor is tanked. A walk-in shower uses a low-profile tray and a glass panel, is quicker to fit and costs less. If you need level access, a wet room is the right choice; if you just want an open shower, a walk-in is usually enough. Our guide to wet rooms and walk-in showers goes further.